At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas, China-based lidar specialist Hesai Technology premiered two innovative next-generation advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) lidar models on January 7. While the AT1440 boasts a wide range of channels for an automotive LiDAR, the FTX’s stable state is touted as having the globe’s broadest field of view.
Hesai’s AT1440 sets a new standard as the globe’s initial 1440-channel automotive-grade lidar solution. Capable of delivering 30 times greater resolution than current mainstream automotive Lidars, this technology enables the capture of details with unparalleled 3D precision.
The angular decision is precisely 0.02 degrees, allowing the camera to capture incredibly high-definition images of distant cloud formations with utmost clarity. The AT1440 is powered by the corporation’s latest Gen 4 proprietary technology platform, utilizing advanced high-efficiency photodetection capabilities and ultra-high parallel processing innovations.
Hesai asserts that its AT1440 technology revolutionizes the field of autonomous driving with unparalleled performance and capabilities. Regrettably, the corporation fails to articulate a clear definition of the unit’s meaningful contribution, beyond claiming it will establish a benchmark for Lidar performance.
Hesai recently introduced its cutting-edge solid-state FTX lidar technology, capable of serving both advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in vehicles and robotics applications. Hesai’s automotive-grade solid-state lidar boasts an unprecedented field of view (FOV) of 180° × 140°, reportedly the largest such range available globally. This advanced technology leverages completely solid-state digital scanning capabilities.
The device may achieve a range of approximately 30 meters, boasting 10% reflectivity and demonstrating an exceptional level of performance. The processing speed of the new system boasts a staggering 492 million factors per second, a significant 250% increase over its predecessor’s capabilities. Its advanced, high-definition, blind-spot scanning technology enables it to detect objects with precision, effectively capturing pedestrian-like entities and electrical scooters in remarkable detail.
While the FTX Lidar is not a primary long-range sensor for automotive applications, it does serve as a valuable tool for detecting and correcting blind spots. It effectively presents a comprehensive overview of L3 and L4 autonomous driving concepts.
Compared to its predecessor, this unit weighs a significant 66% less, while the exposed window area has been reduced by approximately 40-50%, now measuring 50x30mm thanks to the clever embedded design.
By December 2024, Hesai made history by becoming the world’s first lidar manufacturer to surpass the milestone of shipping 100,000 units within a single month. By 2025, manufacturing capacity is projected to surpass two million units.
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